BA and Bachelor of Music - Indonesian Studies in Clayton Australia | Monash University

Hone your musical abilities while studying music theory and delving into the arts, humanities, and social sciences. This program provides an exceptional higher education in music, with focuses on performance, composition, or creative music technology. Within the Arts component, you can choose from 40 diverse majors and minors. Consider deepening your understanding of the historical, cultural, or linguistic aspects of your musical repertoire, or broaden your career prospects by combining music with theater, film, journalism, or performance. The Arts curriculum emphasizes transformative learning experiences and includes four Signature elements in your electives to shape your unique graduate profile: Global immersion, Intercultural expertise, Professional experience, or Innovation capability. Upon completion, you'll earn dual degrees: a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music. This combination provides the full advantages of both programs (see Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music) and prepares you for careers in either field or interdisciplinary roles like arts management, production, policy, coaching, performance, music education, or composition.

The Indonesian studies major enhances your language proficiency for everyday interactions in Indonesian before advancing to complex skills like translation, interpretation, and analysis. You'll develop cultural fluency by examining diverse linguistic forms, media genres, and performance styles, while mastering the etiquette essential for effective communication in Indonesian contexts. The program explores language variations as both practical communication tools and windows into Indonesia's rich diversity. You'll gain research capabilities for specialized studies related to Indonesia or broader area studies, along with the linguistic and cultural expertise needed for professional roles requiring Indonesian knowledge in both private and public sectors.